Bilbao City Guide & Top Visitor Attractions

Bilbao Travel Guide

The Basics Of Bilbao

It's a fantastic idea to visit Bilbao, on offer is a varied selection
of attractions regardless how large or small your group is. We don't plan
to suggest which sights and attractions you visit while in Bilbao but
maybe offer up some advice on what is available to do there. Not unlike
other cities, there are good and bad places to visit and if this visit
is your first to Bilbao or if you have been there before, it's important
you make the most of your time there. It is good to have an idea of what
type of trip you want to make, and Bilbao has a number of really interesting
experiences that you will remember for a long time.

Bilbao Things To See And Do

While paying a visit in Bilbao there are a lot of interesting places
which are worth some of your time. The esteemed Spain position of Spain
has attractions that you may know and maybe others that are not known
to outsiders of Bilbao we have assembled a List of Ten to help you:

This collection are just to get you going if you have a good travel guide
and map you can seek out a bit more and depending how much time you have
in Bilbao. You will discover other enjoyable locations and attractions
in and around the Bilbao vicinity of Spain.

Getting Around In Bilbao

Bilbao is not a hard place to travel around, when you have grasped the
layout of the place and understand the layout with the help of some local
landmarks it should become pretty simple. You can cover a lot of the city
as a pedestrian but ensure not to venture into unknown territory at night.
If you want to travel greater distances across Bilbao there are other
ways to get around. Bilbao has a Metro system known as (Metro de Bilbao)
(Bilboko metroa) It has 40 stations on 2 lines and was first opened in
1995. There is a city wide bus system where passes can be bought to include
multiple trips. There is also the option to use Bilbao Taxis, where a
knowledgeable driver can offer ideas for places to visit. What ever method
you use to explore Bilbao make sure you see as much of the city as your
can.

Bilbao Metro Map

Hotels In Bilbao

If you wish to reside in Bilbao for longer period of time you will need
to find a place to stay. Bilbao offers a broad range of places to stay
these includes high end, deluxed locations to lower end hotels, bed and
breakfasts and hostels. If you are visiting the city on business ensure
that the hotel you pick has the business facilites that suit your needs,
check the area location is good as traffic in Bilbao can result in problems
at certain times of the day. If you are looking for a prestigious hotel
to stay at there is a selection of top chain and independent hotels. Bilbao
also offers an excellent array of lower star hotel options that provide
simple but functional facilities for visitors to the city. If you do not
have a huge accommodation budget there is a number of hostels and guest
houses in the city which are a fine place to sleep overnight. Whatever
accommodation type you select in Bilbao ensure you take time to seek out
deals that are available on countless travel web sites, often when there
is a big event on in town.

Recommended Hotels In Bilbao

Venues To Dine In Bilbao

There are many different places to eat in Bilbao, the venue you are limited
to is only bound by your budget and tastes. There are quite a lot of dining
venues that offer Spanish meals and don't break the bank. If you are seeking
out a high quality dining venue these exist in numbers, but be sure to
have placed a prior booking also ensure you are dressed correctly. If
you just want quick food there are the familiar names , but if you are
on the look out for something more authentic you should try asking a local
or a taxi driver where they suggest. A key aspect of visiting a new city
to try new things, this includes it's food There is a wide variety of
places to dine in Bilbao. whether that is a café, a fine restaurant
or food from a street vendor. Check out local guides and press for offers
and try something that you have never had before.

Keeping Safe In Bilbao

Just like other cities Bilbao has it's pros and cons, it is essential
to have your wits about you and you and your family with main safe and
have a great trip to this fantastic Spanish place. Take a good guide book
and know where you are going, don't make it obvious you are a tourist
by flaunting expensive devices around and don't carry your passport and
large amounts of cash on you. Stay within popular areas after nightfall
and if you find yourself stranded, ask a police officer or hail a cab.
Just because you are enjoying yourself, don't switch off your senses completely.
Bear this is mind and you will have a great time in Bilbao. As a rule
Spain is a safe location with helpful and warm citizens. Some rudimentary
planning works in your favour and if you have a picture in your mind of
the city you can understand it better.